Opening Night

BAFTA and two-time Olivier® award-winner Sheridan Smith delivers a performance like never before in this new musical about a theatre company barrelling towards their big opening night.

Key information

Run time

2h 30min

Recommended age

+14 years

Genre

Musical

About the show

Based on John Cassavetes’ legendary 1970s film, the action centres around world-famous actress Myrtle Gordon who, while struggling with her starring role, is plunged into turmoil when she witnesses a fan being fatally hit by a car.
Deeply affected by the incident, the cast and crew rally around Myrtle as she battles her inner demons, confronts her past and contemplates her future.
‘Sheridan Smith is unstoppable - I was simply in awe of her. Extraordinary’ (Daily Mail).
Opening Night features music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation, alongside book and direction by Tony® and Olivier ® award-winner Ivo Van Hove.
The cast also includes Hadley Fraser (The Lehman Trilogy), Shira Haas (Unorthodox), Nicola Hughes (Chicago), Amy Lennox (Cabaret), John Marquez (Pygmalion), and Benjamin Walker (American Psycho).
Now playing at the Gielgud Theatre for a strictly limited season.

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Children information

Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by -and sat next- to a paying adult aged at least 18 years old.
Children under 3 years old will not be admitted.
Parents, please, note that this show is recommended for children aged 14 years old and over.

Accessibility information

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Ticket restrictions

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Additional information

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The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holidays, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.

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